Legacy: For our purposes, “legacy” is defined as a person or machine that has had a long-lasting impact on AHRMA or the sport of Dirt Track.

As AHRMA plans for the future it is time to create a program to help preserve the past. To accomplish this, the “Legacy Program” is being created with the intent of offering a class for veteran racers who want to continue being involved, do some laps and be part of the action and do it safely.

This program would be available to veteran riders, age 60 and up.  Those under 60 wishing to participate would need director’s approval. Making it open to any AHRMA eligible machine would allow racers to transition into the program without having to do anything to their machines. In addition, this program would be available for members who own rare/collectible machines that they would like to showcase but not race.  These can also be allowed into this program with directors’ approval.  This will provide a controlled, low-risk environment for those owners to ride or have these bikes ridden.

With a basic concept aimed at safety, the first rule written was no aggressive riding. Along with that came no inside passes. These two rules are in place to help minimize the risk of injury to the riders and damage to machines. This class is a non-championship, non-competitive class.

“This program is meant to be fun for the riders and to honor those who have supported the sport throughout the years, allowing them to still get some laps and to hear the cheers from the crowd.” Richard Brodock, AHRMA Dirt Track Director

About the Dirt Track Legacy Program

Purpose:

  • To provide a safe environment for veteran AHRMA members to participate who no longer wish or can no longer safely participate at a competitive level.
  • A safe controlled environment for rare or collectable machines to be showcased.

Cost:

  • Discounted to $30 pre- and post-entry.

Eligibility:

  • Age requirement: 60 years old and older. (Riders under 60 by director’s approval)
  • Rare or collectible machines that the owner or rider wishes to showcase.

Rules:

  • Aggressive riding will not be tolerated.
  • NO passing on the inside. All passes must be made safely on the outside.
  • All vintage eligible AHRMA machines are allowed, Brakeless machines must be equipped with brakes for the Legacy class. (Other Machines by director’s approval)
  • All machines must have at least 1 number plate. This can be located on the front of the machine or on the right side of the machine. Numbers must be at least 6 inches tall with a minimum 1-inch brush stroke.
  • Legacy class will be the first race at every AHRMA promoted national event honoring their contributions to the sport and AHRMA. (May be combined with other classes at non AHRMA promoted events or run during intermission)
  • Exhibition class consisting of 6 lap heats and 8 lap mains. (4 lap heats, 6 lap mains for 1/2 mile)
  • A rider may not compete in any other class with a legacy class bike.

Awards:

  • Special awards will be presented to AHRMA Legacy class participants for individual events.
  • No national points awarded to AHRMA Legacy class. Non-Championship class.
  • End-of-year awards will be presented by the following accompaniment levels:
    • Requirement: must complete a minimum of 3 races in the current season to receive end of year award.
    • Bronze Legacy Award: 3-6 races completed
    • Silver Legacy Award: 7-10 races completed
    • Gold Legacy Award: 11+ races completed
  • At any point during the year if a rider wishes to enter his/her bike in the Legacy Class their points in other classes that machine was run in will be forfeited and the number of races completed will transfer towards their Legacy Year-End Achievement.